Description
Victoria County Long Term Recovery Group’s (VCLTRG) is a collection of faith-based, non-profit, government, business, volunteer and other organizations and agencies which provide coordinated disaster recovery efforts to the residents of Victoria County, Texas. VISTA members will serve at Faith Family Church, one of VCLTRG's member organizations. In our efforts with the VCLTRG our goal is to provide additional long-term assistance to individuals affected by disasters who do not have adequate personal resources for basic needs as a result of disasters. With majority of national attention focused on the Houston Metro area it has been difficult to secure funding and resources for rural communities, like Victoria County. Additionally, research shows that natural disasters disproportionality impact poor and marginalized communities and that those living in poverty struggle the most to recover. We are working to offer recovery assistance to all individuals, families and communities more effectively and efficiently until recovery is completed. To help with preparedness and resiliency of Texas communities, VCLTRG is searching for a motivated individual to help develop volunteer management and recruitment methods.
Member Duties: Serve with the Victoria County Long Term Recovery Group’s (VCLTRG) volunteer and construction committees as well as local, regional and national groups to create sustainable recruitment strategies. Develop tracking and volunteer deployment procedures to assign volunteers on proper projects aiding disaster affected families, farms and small businesses. The VISTA will also develop a year-round calendar of rebuild activities requiring volunteer resources. Additionally, the VISTA will create strategies to build partnerships across recovery organizations from various counties to share best practices and resources for disaster preparedness.
Victoria County Long Term Recovery Group’s (VCLTRG) is a collection of faith-based, non-profit, government, business, volunteer and other organizations and agencies which provide coordinated disaster recovery efforts to the residents of Victoria County, Texas. VISTA members will serve at Faith Family Church, one of VCLTRG's member organizations. In our efforts with the VCLTRG our goal is to provide additional long-term assistance to individuals affected by disasters who do not have adequate personal resources for basic needs as a result of disasters. With majority of national attention focused on the Houston Metro area it has been difficult to secure funding and resources for rural communities, like Victoria County. Additionally, research shows that natural disasters disproportionality impact poor and marginalized communities and that those living in poverty struggle the most to recover. We are working to offer recovery assistance to all individuals, families and communities more effectively and efficiently until recovery is completed. To help with preparedness and resiliency of Texas communities, VCLTRG is searching for a motivated individual to help develop volunteer management and recruitment methods.
Member Duties: Serve with the Victoria County Long Term Recovery Group’s (VCLTRG) volunteer and construction committees as well as local, regional and national groups to create sustainable recruitment strategies. Develop tracking and volunteer deployment procedures to assign volunteers on proper projects aiding disaster affected families, farms and small businesses. The VISTA will also develop a year-round calendar of rebuild activities requiring volunteer resources. Additionally, the VISTA will create strategies to build partnerships across recovery organizations from various counties to share best practices and resources for disaster preparedness.
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Living Allowance
$1026
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$1026 monthly
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Non-competitive eligibility (federal jobs), Relocation allowance (if applicable), Stipend, Training
Education Requirements
Some College
Desired Languages
English
Other Conditions
Car recommended
Permits attendance at school during off hours
Subject to criminal background check